What is 66/48 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{66}{48}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{66}{48} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{66}{48} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $66 \times 6 = 396$
• Multiply the Denominators: $48 \times 2 = 96$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{66}{48} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{396}{96}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{396}{96}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $396$ and $96$. The GCD of $396$ and $96$ is $12$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{396 \div 12}{96 \div 12} = \frac{33}{8}$

Answer $\frac{66}{48}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{33}{8}$

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